One of Spider-Man's greatest villains could be heading to Avengers: Doomsday

With only a few days left before the arrival of Avengers: Doomsday, the speculations regarding the movie are on the rise. Each day, more and more rumors regarding the movie are arriving, raising the anticipation of the fans.

An intriguing question that the viewers have been worried about is the storyline of Avengers: Doomsday. It is now reported that Spider-Man’s greatest villain could possibly head to Avengers: Doomsday and raise the stakes for the characters. Here are the details of the rumor.

One of Spider-Man's greatest villains could be heading to Avengers: Doomsday

It is rumored that one of the greatest villains of Spider-Man, that is, Green Goblin, could possibly be present in Avengers: Doomsday. It cannot be denied that the Green Goblin is one of the most dangerous characters in Spider-Man, especially considering his actions, which left Peter in a devastating state. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, the Green Goblin murders Aunt May, which leads to Peter’s emotional outburst.

Green Goblin Spider-Man: No Way Home (Image Via YouTube/@Sony Pictures Entertainment)

However, in the end, Green Goblin is cured and is eventually sent back to his own universe. Through his actions, it could easily be understood that Green Goblin is a dangerous villain. His return to his own universe also creates an opening for Avengers: Doomsday, which many viewers have also speculated about. According to the reports, Willem Dafoe would bring life to Norman Osborn’s character in Avengers: Doomsday and become a crucial part of the storyline.

Willem Dafoe attends Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals - Source: Getty

However, it must be noted that there is no official announcement from the studio or Willem Dafoe. Willem Dafoe is known for his impeccable performance in the world of entertainment. Hence, if he truly returns to the movie as Green Goblin, it would be an intriguing addition. Willem Dafoe also spoke in an interview in 2024 with Entertainment Tonight about his return as Green Goblin in the movies.

He noted the possibility of a "comeback" and also added that Tom Holland was “great to work with." He also spoke about having “great fun” in the “whole series of Spider-Man films”. Willem Dafoe has brought life to many complex characters in the projects that he took on through the years.

From depicting villainous characters with a distinct fervor to characters that viewers are instantly entranced with, the actor’s versatility is worth appreciating. Some of Willem Dafoe’s other notable projects that can also be added to your watchlist besides the Spinder-Man movies are Nosferatu, Asteroid City, Togo, The Lighthouse, At Eternity’s Gate, The Florida Project, etc. Right after the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. will be taking on the role of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

Robert Downey Jr. at Marvel Studios Panel At SDCC - Source: Getty

For 10 movies, Robert Downey Jr. took on the role of Tony Stark, who eventually met with a devastating end, leaving the viewers heartbroken. With his return as Doctor Doom, it can be expected that the MCU will be able to return to its glory. However, before Avengers: Doomsday arrives, the MCU is all set to return with another Spider-Man movie.

Tom Holland and Zendaya attend the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Rome Premiere - Source: Getty

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to release on July 31 and will feature the next chapter that Peter Parker is about to embark on after the tragic turn of events at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The movie will shed light on how Peter moves forward with his life, but there are going to be some intense challenges that he has to face.

Tom Holland brings life to the titular character. Some of the other cast members of Spider-Man: Brand New Day are Zendaya, Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, etc. Sadie Sink’s presence in this movie is one of the most anticipated ones for the viewers, especially for the fans of Stranger Things.